Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich, who won last year's Chicago marathon in record time, has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for the banned substance hydrochlorothiazide.

Ruth Chepngetich, the marathon world record-holder, tested positive for the banned diuretic HCTZ in a urine sample collected on March 14, 2025. After an internal investigation, Chepngetich voluntarily accepted a provisional suspension on April 19 while the Athletics Integrity Unit continued its case.

Sifan Hassan stars in the women's mile at the 2025 London Athletics Meet as fans will also see a Noah Lyles v. Letsile Tebogo rematch in the 100m.

The organiser of the London Marathon achieved a record surplus last year as pre-tax profit almost doubled to £12m. London Marathon Events, which also runs several other mass participation races, grew revenue from £48.

The world’s oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, who was still competing after turning 100 more than a decade ago, died in a hit-and-run on Monday, according to India police. He was 114.

Kiplimo made his marathon debut at the 2025 London Marathon in April, a performance that turned heads globally and signaled the birth of a new long distance contender on the roads.

We’re looking for runners to join #TeamCentre33 to take on one of the world’s most iconic races – the 2026 TCS London Marathon, which will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

YMCA seeks passionate runners for the 2026 London Marathon. Apply by 31 July 2025 to fundraise at least £1,900 for YMCA Bournemouth’s vital work.